The Archive · 1926

Murder of a Chinese Constable

In the Mixed Court on Wediesday two Chiceso, alleged to be implicated in the murder of Otinese constable 1217, Han Ping-fan, while he was on duty in the neighbourhood 1818 Yuhang Road on Decembvr 18 were brought up for hearing be fore Messrs. Martin and Kuan.

Both the men were arrested on Tuesday night at 651 Wuchow Road and the second accused found to be possession of the pistol which [was wrenched from the hand of the G-P.C. after another man had shot the constable dead, according to the evidence given by Det. Sub-Inspr Questioned by the Couzt the second accused said that he had obtained the pistol from the first accused and that the latter had shot the C.P.C. Five or six men of the gang were present at the te. The! first accused said merely that he had not shot the constable, The case was remanded for two weeks to allow further investigations to be made,

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